Using a game plan that took advantage of continuing Packers’ weaknesses and executed a strong running game, the Bucs beat the struggling Packers 30-21.
QB Rodgers threw one touchdown & ran for another touchdown, RB Grant rushed for 92 yards, & KR Blackmon got a touchdown punt return leading a Packers’ team effort over the Vikings 24-19.
Q Favre threw 2 touchdowns & rookie RB Jackson rushed for 113 yards leading the Packers to an easy win over the toothless Lions. The defense forced two passing interceptions & allowed only 47 rushing yards.
Before Thursday’s big NFC showdown between the Packers vs Dallas previewing the probable NFC title game, the Packers are generally ranked 2nd or 3rd with minipreviews of showdown:
Favre threw three touchdowns leading the Packers to an easy 31-17 win over the Panthers. In another milestone, Favre tied Marino with sixty-two 3 touchdowns games.
With balanced offensive & defensive performances, the Packers shut out the Vikings 34-0 going 8-1. Supported by an improving running game & by a dominating defense, Q Favre completed 33 of 46 passes for 351 yards with 3 touchdowns.
In the NFL midseason reviews, awards, and predictions, the Packers get high marks, are picked to win the North Division, & are predicted to play in the NFC title game. DT Williams is most improved NFL player. Coach McCarthy is Coach of the year.
Using offensive and defensive big plays, the Packers rallied to beat the Chiefs 33-22. After a shaky first half with 2 interceptions & 2 fumbles, Favre rebounded to complete 24 passes for 360 yards with two big touchdown passes to WR Jennings. While Favre led the offense to his 40th career 4th quarter comeback victory, the defense got five sacks & two crucial interceptions leading to touchdowns.
QB Favre threw two thunderbolts, touchdown bombs, to lead the Packers to a 19-13 overtime win over the Broncos. Favre completed 21 of 27 passes for 331 yards & two touchdowns. Favre's second dramatic touchdown bomb in overtime hit WR Jennings....
In the coming weeks, the Packers will face opponents using a version f the tough Cover 2 defense. As far as the Denver Broncos, former Pack defensive coordinator Jim Bates installed our bump-and-run scheme. Our NFC North rivals run a version of the Cover-2 defense, including several opposing teams on our schedule: Kansas City, Carolina and St. Louis. The best offensive weapon...
The Packers defense forced three turnovers, including a big play by CB Woodson to recover a forced fumble for a defensive touchdown, to outlast the Redskins 17-14 in a wet cold day game. After a sluggish start, the defense took over in the second half shutting down the Redskins to preserve the victory. The Packers offense struggled throughout the game....
The Packers committed five crucial turnovers and twelve costly penalties that the Chicago Bears capitalized upon for a 27-20 come-from-behind victory in a prime time Sunday night home game. Q Favre completed 29 passes for 322 yards with one touchdown and one costly interception. The Packers did establish a good running game rushing for 121 yards with a net of 5.5 per yards. The loss dropped the Packers from the ranks of the unbeaten to 4-1.
QB Favre had a near flawless day leading the Packers to a 35-13 win over the Giants. Favre went 29-for-38 for 286 yards with three touchdown passes. Favre riddled the Giants' passing defense with short passes to set up crucial scoring plays in the red zone. The 149th win of legendary QB Favre’s 17-year career is a new NFL record.
Today, the Packers reduced the roster to the NFL mandated 53 players by placing 20 players on waivers, trading for running back Grant, and putting 3 players on injured reserve....
For the first 2007 preseason game, the Packers did okay with the positives outweighing the negatives in a 13-9 win. Packer great Johnnie Gray said it best: "The Pack did okay...took the first step toward being a much better team than many have predicted...."
